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K 611

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pamela Hunter

Requests NY Governor to proclaim May 9, 2025 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day to honor military spouses; ceremonial, does not create new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 611

Summary of Bill K 611 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 9, 2025 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 611
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing)
  • Sponsor: Pamela J. Hunter (primary)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-05-28: REFERRED TO CALENDAR
    • 2025-05-29: ADOPTED (two entries indicating passage)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in New York.
  • The designation aligns with the national observance of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day, observed on the Friday during the first full week in May (in 2025, May 9).

Key Provisions

  • Formal Recognition: The resolution requests the Governor to proclaim May 9, 2025, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in New York.
  • Observance Tie-In: The designation is intended to complement the national observance by acknowledging military spouses within the state.
  • Nature of Action: As a memorializing resolution, the bill expresses the sense of the Legislature and requests gubernatorial action rather than creating new state law or programmatic mandates.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Military spouses residing in New York State, and by extension their families and communities.
  • Public recognition by the state, potentially influencing schools, public institutions, and community groups to observe or acknowledge the day.
  • The Governor’s office, as the recipient of the memorializing request to issue a proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: May 28, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the calendar on May 28, 2025
  • Adoption: Adopted by the Legislature on May 29, 2025 (two recorded ADOPTED entries)
  • Next Step (typical): Transmission to Governor Hochul for proclamation; as a memorializing resolution, it calls for the Governor to proclaim the date, rather than imposing a new statutory requirement.

Sponsorship and Support

  • Primary Sponsor: Pamela J. Hunter
  • The summary does not list additional sponsors in the provided information.

Impact Summary

  • The bill formally recognizes and honors the contributions of military spouses.
  • It aims to elevate statewide awareness and appreciation on a specific date aligned with the national observance.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but seeks gubernatorial proclamation and public acknowledgment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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